Poland began distributing iodine tablets to various regional fire departments Thursday over concerns about potential radioactive exposure from a nuclear power plant under occupation by the Russians in Ukraine. There has been shelling near Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest plant during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces, and buildings near the plant’s six reactors have been damaged. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization in Russia, which will require citizens to join the war effort in Ukraine. He also warned Western nations not to attack Russia’s territories, which would be met with swift retaliation. Putin’s address on Wednesday comes as Russia’s invasion reaches nearly seven months and amid a successful counter-offensive … Read more
The 77th United Nations General Assembly is underway with world leaders set to attend, many jetting over from the U.K. after attending the queen’s funeral. Up for discussion: climate change, which is expected to take central focus even as war in Ukraine continues and China increases its aggressive posturing toward Taiwan. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres … Read more